Antigo Area Weekend ActivitiesThe celebration of Easter, a mix of religion and frivolity, marks the upcoming weekend in the northwoods.

The Antigo Daily Journal published a list of Holy Week and Easter Sunday church services on Wednesday.

A look at other events, including the many dining options, also taken from the newspapers advertising columns, follows:

EGG HUNTS

Communities across the area will hold their annual Easter egg hunts on Saturday.

In Antigo, over 4,000 pre-stuffed eggs will be hidden on the east and west sides of City Park, located in the 200 block of Aurora Street.

The hunt is open to those up to age eight, with different areas designated for the various age groups. It begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The Easter Bunny will be available for photographs starting at 9:15 a.m.

In Elcho, the volunteer fire department will hold its annual egg hunt starting at noon at the fire station.

Every child will get something, including prizes, candy and a chance at a new bike. There will also be meat raffles for the adults. The hunt is open to ages 12 and under.

There will also be an egg hunt on Saturday in the village of Aniwa, open to youngsters 12 years and under. It will start at 10 a.m. at the Aniwa Community Center Hall.

EASTER EVENTS, DINING

Homestead Fellowship will host an Easter service on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the church located at 710 Center St. There will be worshipful music, special solo music, an Easter message, fellowship and food.

Happy Easter at Karczs Melody Mill in Aniwa. The special Sunday will include prime rib, ham, roast duck, and broasted chicken. Please call for reservations.

North Star Lanes will be closed Easter Sunday.

Swartzendrubers Supper Club will serve its Easter Sunday buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will include ham, eye of round roast, broasted chicken and all the trimmings, including a full salad bar and bountiful; dessert table. Limited breakfast items will be available until noon.

Stop by Schroeders through the weekend for the Easter egg extravaganza. Pick from the brightly-colored eggs and get 15 to 40 percent off your entire purchase. Schroeders will be closed on Sunday.

Enjoy the special Easter Sunday menu at Ruby Mays Cafe in Summit Lake. Serving will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are greatly appreciated.

Buettners Wild Wolf Inn at Langlade invited diners to enjoy their Easter buffet overlooking the scenic Wolf River. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reservations are welcome. It will include chicken, ham, barbecued ribs and Swiss steak with all the fixings along with salad bar and a dessert table.

Quinns in Neva Corners will serve its buffet Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m. It will feature chicken and ham, potatoes and vegetables, salad bar and dessert table. Call for reservations.

Koni Ks Family Restaurant in Elcho plans a full day of dining options on Sunday. In the morning, start the day with Belgian waffles and fruit. Lunch and dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with specials including glazed ham, stuffed chicken breast, or a ham and chicken combo, all served with soup or salad bar, baby carrots, choice f potato, homemade dessert table and dessert.

The Refuge will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Two Angels Family Restaurant will be open Sunday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Specials, served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., will include pork prime rib, baked ham, roast turkey or baked chicken, all served with all the trimmings.

Enjoy the breakfast buffet this Easter weekend at Country Kitchen, where youll find something for everybunny. The breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and will include pancakes, French toast, fresh eggs, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, bacon, sausage, ham, fresh fruit, bakery items and more. The restaurant will close at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The Dixie Lunch will be closed Easter Sunday so employees may enjoy the holiday with their families.

MC Country Music Fest, formerly the Fuddfest, presents a karaoke contest at Helds Bar in Deerbrook on Saturday, May 13, at 8 p.m. Qualifiers will win weekend passes to the country fest Aug. 10 through 12 along with performing in the MC Star Karaoke Contest. There will also be a chance to win $300 and tickets to the 2018 festival.

Jose Coles Circus comes to Antigo on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. show at the Langladfe County fairgrounds. Tickets are $8 for children ages 12 and under and $10 for adults. Children two years and under will be admitted free with paying adult. Tickets are avaialble at the door starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

LilHummers Hideway is holding its annual Hawaiian Luau Saturday with the party starting at 6 p.m. Quarry Road will provide musical entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. So grab your grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt and come join the fun.

SPORTS

Bass Lake Golf Course is opening Saturday. Clip the coupon from The Antigo Daily Journal and play 18 holes with a cart for $30. Reserve a tee time by calling 715 623-6196.

The Department of Natural Resources and the Langlade County Longbeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will conduct the 15th annual Learn-To-Hunt Wild Turkey Program Saturday and Sunday. Youth ages 10 to 15, along with adult women, are eligible to participate. For details, call Eric Borchert at 715 623-4190, extension 3124.

MOVIES

Now showing at the Palace Twin Theater are Boss Baby, rated PG, and The Fate of the Furious, rated PG-13.

Fate is playing Friday and Saturday at 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:15 and 7:15 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Boss Baby can be seen on Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Palace offers $5 Tuesdays with all movies just $5 and extra shows at 3 p.m. Get a free small popcorn too.

Theres a great April date night special too. On Friday and Saturday, those attending the 9 p.m. shows can get two admissions, two large sodas and one large popcorn for $25.

MORE DINING

The Elcho United Church of Christ Mens Club will hold a fish and smelt fry tonight at the Elcho Community Pavilion. The menu includes fried or broiled fish and smelt, fries, cole slaw and custard. Serving begins at 5 p.m.

Koni Ks Family Restaurant in Elcho is holding its 33rd anniversary celebration all month and is rolling back the prices on complete dinners with French fries and cole slaw. Through Sunday get a two-piece fish fry for $5.96. next week, enjoy two pieces of broasted chicken and April 24-230, a pound of smoked ribs. Get a free slice of anniversary cake with each dinner entree.

The Elks Lodge will be hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread plus ice cream.

OTHER EVENTS

The Langlade County Historical Society Museum is operating on winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

The White Lake Area Historical Society is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

North Central Sales Auctions LLC will host an auction on the real estate and personal property of Lana and Lenny Lowe, 501 N. Center St., Merrill, on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Antiques, sporting goods, Harley Davidson parts and much more will be sold.

The Antigo High School FFA chapter will hold its annual awards banquet on Monday at North Star Lanes. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, dinner and the live auction will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting and awards ceremony at 7 p.m.

Antigo Area Weekend ActivitiesThe celebration of Easter, a mix of religion and frivolity, marks the upcoming weekend in the northwoods.

The Antigo Daily Journal published a list of Holy Week and Easter Sunday church services on Wednesday.

A look at other events, including the many dining options, also taken from the newspapers advertising columns, follows:

EGG HUNTS

Communities across the area will hold their annual Easter egg hunts on Saturday.

In Antigo, over 4,000 pre-stuffed eggs will be hidden on the east and west sides of City Park, located in the 200 block of Aurora Street.

The hunt is open to those up to age eight, with different areas designated for the various age groups. It begins at 10 a.m. sharp. The Easter Bunny will be available for photographs starting at 9:15 a.m.

In Elcho, the volunteer fire department will hold its annual egg hunt starting at noon at the fire station.

Every child will get something, including prizes, candy and a chance at a new bike. There will also be meat raffles for the adults. The hunt is open to ages 12 and under.

There will also be an egg hunt on Saturday in the village of Aniwa, open to youngsters 12 years and under. It will start at 10 a.m. at the Aniwa Community Center Hall.

EASTER EVENTS, DINING

Homestead Fellowship will host an Easter service on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the church located at 710 Center St. There will be worshipful music, special solo music, an Easter message, fellowship and food.

Happy Easter at Karczs Melody Mill in Aniwa. The special Sunday will include prime rib, ham, roast duck, and broasted chicken. Please call for reservations.

North Star Lanes will be closed Easter Sunday.

Swartzendrubers Supper Club will serve its Easter Sunday buffet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will include ham, eye of round roast, broasted chicken and all the trimmings, including a full salad bar and bountiful; dessert table. Limited breakfast items will be available until noon.

Stop by Schroeders through the weekend for the Easter egg extravaganza. Pick from the brightly-colored eggs and get 15 to 40 percent off your entire purchase. Schroeders will be closed on Sunday.

Enjoy the special Easter Sunday menu at Ruby Mays Cafe in Summit Lake. Serving will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are greatly appreciated.

Buettners Wild Wolf Inn at Langlade invited diners to enjoy their Easter buffet overlooking the scenic Wolf River. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reservations are welcome. It will include chicken, ham, barbecued ribs and Swiss steak with all the fixings along with salad bar and a dessert table.

Quinns in Neva Corners will serve its buffet Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m. It will feature chicken and ham, potatoes and vegetables, salad bar and dessert table. Call for reservations.

Koni Ks Family Restaurant in Elcho plans a full day of dining options on Sunday. In the morning, start the day with Belgian waffles and fruit. Lunch and dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with specials including glazed ham, stuffed chicken breast, or a ham and chicken combo, all served with soup or salad bar, baby carrots, choice f potato, homemade dessert table and dessert.

The Refuge will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Two Angels Family Restaurant will be open Sunday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Specials, served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., will include pork prime rib, baked ham, roast turkey or baked chicken, all served with all the trimmings.

Enjoy the breakfast buffet this Easter weekend at Country Kitchen, where youll find something for everybunny. The breakfast buffet will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and will include pancakes, French toast, fresh eggs, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, bacon, sausage, ham, fresh fruit, bakery items and more. The restaurant will close at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The Dixie Lunch will be closed Easter Sunday so employees may enjoy the holiday with their families.

MC Country Music Fest, formerly the Fuddfest, presents a karaoke contest at Helds Bar in Deerbrook on Saturday, May 13, at 8 p.m. Qualifiers will win weekend passes to the country fest Aug. 10 through 12 along with performing in the MC Star Karaoke Contest. There will also be a chance to win $300 and tickets to the 2018 festival.

Jose Coles Circus comes to Antigo on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. show at the Langladfe County fairgrounds. Tickets are $8 for children ages 12 and under and $10 for adults. Children two years and under will be admitted free with paying adult. Tickets are avaialble at the door starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

LilHummers Hideway is holding its annual Hawaiian Luau Saturday with the party starting at 6 p.m. Quarry Road will provide musical entertainment from 7 to 11 p.m. So grab your grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt and come join the fun.

SPORTS

Bass Lake Golf Course is opening Saturday. Clip the coupon from The Antigo Daily Journal and play 18 holes with a cart for $30. Reserve a tee time by calling 715 623-6196.

The Department of Natural Resources and the Langlade County Longbeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will conduct the 15th annual Learn-To-Hunt Wild Turkey Program Saturday and Sunday. Youth ages 10 to 15, along with adult women, are eligible to participate. For details, call Eric Borchert at 715 623-4190, extension 3124.

MOVIES

Now showing at the Palace Twin Theater are Boss Baby, rated PG, and The Fate of the Furious, rated PG-13.

Fate is playing Friday and Saturday at 6:45 and 8:45 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:15 and 7:15 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Boss Baby can be seen on Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Palace offers $5 Tuesdays with all movies just $5 and extra shows at 3 p.m. Get a free small popcorn too.

Theres a great April date night special too. On Friday and Saturday, those attending the 9 p.m. shows can get two admissions, two large sodas and one large popcorn for $25.

MORE DINING

The Elcho United Church of Christ Mens Club will hold a fish and smelt fry tonight at the Elcho Community Pavilion. The menu includes fried or broiled fish and smelt, fries, cole slaw and custard. Serving begins at 5 p.m.

Koni Ks Family Restaurant in Elcho is holding its 33rd anniversary celebration all month and is rolling back the prices on complete dinners with French fries and cole slaw. Through Sunday get a two-piece fish fry for $5.96. next week, enjoy two pieces of broasted chicken and April 24-230, a pound of smoked ribs. Get a free slice of anniversary cake with each dinner entree.

The Elks Lodge will be hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread plus ice cream.

OTHER EVENTS

The Langlade County Historical Society Museum is operating on winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

The White Lake Area Historical Society is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment.

North Central Sales Auctions LLC will host an auction on the real estate and personal property of Lana and Lenny Lowe, 501 N. Center St., Merrill, on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Antiques, sporting goods, Harley Davidson parts and much more will be sold.

The Antigo High School FFA chapter will hold its annual awards banquet on Monday at North Star Lanes. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a silent auction, dinner and the live auction will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting and awards ceremony at 7 p.m.